Marinara sauce
Dietition's Tip
Use this homemade marinara for spaghetti, lasagna, pita pizza, chicken Parmesan and meatball subs. The red wine can be omitted, if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup red wine
- 5 cups no-salt-added crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry oregano
- 1 tablespoon dry basil
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once the pan becomes hot, add the onion. Stir continuously for about 2 minutes. Add garlic; stir for 1 minute. Add wine and let mixture reduce by half. Add remaining ingredients. Stir and let simmer on very low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
